Anheuser-Busch will shut down its Fairfield brewery in early 2026, city officials confirmed Thursday, marking the loss of one of the community’s largest employers and dealing what leaders say will be a major economic blow.

Mayor Catherine Moy announced the closure in a social media post, calling the news “horrible” and “devastating.” She said City Manager David Gassaway notified her Thursday morning after receiving confirmation from the company.

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In a message to the City Council, Gassaway wrote that Anheuser-Busch plans to close three facilities nationwide, including Fairfield’s, and that all employees will be offered jobs at other company locations across the country. A specific closure date has not yet been set, beyond “early 2026,” he said.

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